Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab |
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Bio/Wiki
| Biographical Information | Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, actor, and film producer who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. He hailing from Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, began his career in 2002 and gained recognition in Punjabi music with his albums Smile (2005) and Chocolate (2008), followed by the blockbuster album The Next Level (2009) with Yo Yo Honey Singh. He made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the crime thriller Udta Punjab, for which he earned the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He portrayed the character of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh in the film Soorma. |
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Career
| Film | Soorma |
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| Role | Sandeep Singh |
| Music Debut | Ishq Da Uda Ada (2000) |
| First Punjabi Film | The Lion of Punjab (2011) |
| Bollywood Debut | Udta Punjab (2016) |
| Notable Films | Jatt & Juliet (2012), Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011), Sardaarji (2015), Good Newwz (2019), Soorma |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Udta Punjab), multiple PTC Awards for Best Actor (5 times as of 2020) |
| Television | Judge on Rising Star (3 seasons), co-host of Awaaz Punjab Di (2010) |
| International Recognition | First Indian artist to perform in Punjabi at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (2023), appeared on cover of Billboard Canada (2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founded Saanjh Foundation on his 30th birthday in 2013, which helps underprivileged children and senior citizens | |
| 2. Brand endorser for major companies including Coca-Cola and Flipkart | |
| 3. Collaborated with international artists including Ed Sheeran and Sia | |
| 4. Performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon | |
| 5. The song Proper Patola (2013) featuring Badshah was the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo |